Kräftor

Kräftor

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Erik Olsson

10 Feb 2026

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Cook

30 mins

Serves

4 People

Calories

350 calories

Dive into a Swedish summer tradition with Kräftor, succulent crayfish boiled in a fragrant dill broth, served with zesty lemon and crispbread. Ideal for a festive gathering or a cozy evening with friends.

Ingredients

  • 2 liters water
  • 200 grams salt
  • 1 tablespoon dill seeds
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 1 kilogram live crayfish
  • 1 lemon Ingredient 6
  • 4 pieces crispbread
  • 100 grams butter

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with 2 liters of water and add 200 grams of salt.

  2. 2

    Bring the salted water to a boil over high heat.

  3. 3

    Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of dill seeds and the bunch of fresh dill to the pot.

  4. 4

    Carefully add 1 kilogram of live crayfish to the boiling water and cover the pot.

  5. 5

    Boil the crayfish for 8-10 minutes until they turn bright red.

  6. 6

    Remove the pot from heat and let the crayfish sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Gently drain the crayfish and let them cool slightly before serving.

  8. 8

    Serve the crayfish with lemon slices, crispbread, and butter on the side.

Nutrition per serving

350kcal
Calories

Fat

12g

Carbs

40g

Protein

25g

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Rate this recipe

4.7 · 32 ratings

Comments

K
Kofi Ofori15/02/2026

The dill-infused flavor was a hit with the whole family at dinner.

L
Leonor Sousa12/02/2026

Sounds delicious and refreshing!

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